Driving test centres in East of England

Below is a list of driving test centres located across East of England.

Select a test centre to view available practice driving test routes for that specific location.

Driving test centres include:

Driving test route features in East of England

Driving test routes in the East of England are often less congested than in London but involve higher average speeds, wider roads, and longer continuous driving sections. Learner drivers taking a practical driving test in this region must show good control, planning, and awareness over extended stretches of road.

Common features of driving test routes in East of England include:

• Flat road layouts with long straight sections

• Wide A-roads and frequent use of dual carriageways

• Large roundabouts connecting new housing developments

• Historic town centres with older junction designs

• Residential estates with complex priority rules

• Fewer traffic lights, more give-way and priority-based junctions

• Clear but frequently changing speed limits

• Independent driving using sat nav

In counties such as Essex and Hertfordshire, test routes often include fast suburban roads where correct speed choice and lane positioning are closely assessed. In areas like Norfolk and Suffolk, learners may encounter open roads leading into compact town centres, requiring smooth transitions from higher-speed driving to lower-speed control.

Practising local driving test routes in the East of England helps learners avoid common test faults such as driving too slowly on open roads or misjudging approach speed at roundabouts and junctions.

Why practise driving test routes in East of England?

Practising driving test routes in the East of England allows learner drivers to:

• Build confidence driving at higher, legal road speeds

• Improve judgement on wide roads and large roundabouts

• Prepare for long, uninterrupted driving sections

• Develop strong anticipation and forward planning skills

• Adapt to transitions between rural, suburban, and town driving

These practice routes are designed to support learner drivers and instructors preparing for practical driving tests across East of England.

How to use the practice routes？

Open your practice driving test routes using Google Maps or a GPS navigation app.  

Practise in different traffic conditions and at times similar to your actual test time.

1. Choose your driving test centre from the list above

2. Open the practice routes using Google Maps

3. Practise the routes with a qualified instructor or supervising driver

4. Repeat challenging sections to build confidence before the test

Routes can be accessed easily on mobile devices and used during regular driving lessons.

Frequently asked questions

Can I practise real driving test routes in East of England?

Yes. The practice routes are designed based on real test-area conditions commonly found across East of England.

Are driving tests in East of England easier because traffic is lighter?

Traffic may be lighter in some areas, but tests often involve higher speeds and longer driving sections, which require strong control and planning.

Will practising these routes guarantee a pass?

No route can guarantee a pass. However, practising local routes can help learners feel more prepared and confident for the practical driving test.

Next steps

Choose a driving test centre above to view available practice routes and start preparing for your practical driving test in East of England with confidence.